Yes, he could be with the Sox until the end of the season. Players get claimed off waivers all the time, most of the time deals are not made.

Sometimes a team will put in a claim to block another team from getting the player (this is how we think Rios ended up with us. The theory was that Kenny wanted to block the Tigers from getting him). If a deal is not worked out in 48 hours, the player stays. The Sox can pull him back even before the 48 hours expire.

How does Rios' no trade clause work here? I know he has a few teams on it. I assume it would apply in any trade the Sox worked out with the claiming team, but would it apply if the Sox just straight dumped in a waiver claim?

Yes, he could be with the Sox until the end of the season. Players get claimed off waivers all the time, most of the time deals are not made.

Sometimes a team will put in a claim to block another team from getting the player (this is how we think Rios ended up with us. The theory was that Kenny wanted to block the Tigers from getting him). If a deal is not worked out in 48 hours, the player stays. The Sox can pull him back even before the 48 hours expire.

I think what he was wondering is if there was any likely scenario that involves the Sox pulling Rios off of waivers instead of just giving him away or working a trade.

The Sox would be idiots to just give him away. He's a decent hitter, base stealer, and is fine in the field. This is not a guy you just give away, regardless of his contract. Get something for him if someone wants him.

Yes, he could be with the Sox until the end of the season. Players get claimed off waivers all the time, most of the time deals are not made.

Sometimes a team will put in a claim to block another team from getting the player (this is how we think Rios ended up with us. The theory was that Kenny wanted to block the Tigers from getting him). If a deal is not worked out in 48 hours, the player stays. The Sox can pull him back even before the 48 hours expire.

I know the rules, Boondock got it.

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Originally Posted by Boondock Saint

I think what he was wondering is if there was any likely scenario that involves the Sox pulling Rios off of waivers instead of just giving him away or working a trade.

The Sox would be idiots to just give him away. He's a decent hitter, base stealer, and is fine in the field. This is not a guy you just give away, regardless of his contract. Get something for him if someone wants him.

And if they don't want to give us something screw em stick em with that contract and a guy who lacks passion and hustle.